Most gardeners learn early to scan leaves for the eggs of squash bugs or stink bugs and remove them on sight. Yet the same careful observation can reveal something quite different: clusters or single ...

Someone once told me that a ladybug landing on you brings good luck. So recently, after a trip to Cordova Park in Otley, Iowa, I was ecstatic when I returned home and noticed what appeared to be a ...

Insects are all over the world, and they're one of the most diverse groups, with millions of different species living in virtually every habitat possible. They come in various different forms, from ...

Most gardeners know that ladybugs and lacewings are welcome visitors. What fewer people realize is how deliberately you can ...

The sixth principle of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program is important for attaining a healthy landscape while protecting the environment. When the need to control insect pests arises, spraying ...